PLEASE NOTE: The 2024 submission window for military banner applications has ended.

For your convenience, the City offers multiple ways to apply and pay for the Westerville Military Banner program. 

TO APPLY:

1. Apply Online
   Online applications are managed through a Google form in 2024. A Google login is required. 

2. Apply via Email
   Download and complete the fillable PDF application. Email the application along with supporting documents to derrick.mcpeak@westerville.org. 

3. Apply In-person or via Mail
   Download the fillable PDF application or collect one from Westerville City Hall (21 S. State St.) or the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.).

   Mail materials to:
   ATTN: Derrick McPeak
   21 S. State St. 
   Westerville, Ohio 43081

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Pay In-person or via Mail (check only)
   Checks should be payable to the Westerville Parks Foundation, may be mailed or dropped off to the City of Westerville at 21 S. State Street, Westerville, OH 43081. If you choose to bring your payment to City Hall, please bring it to the 2nd floor (City Manager's Office). Please write service member's name in the memo line.
   
   
2. Pay Online:
   Visit www.westervilleparksfoundation.org and select the "Donate" tab at the top of the page. On the billing page, please select "Military Banner" from the drop down menu. Please email a copy of your receipt to: derrick.mcpeak@westerville.org.

Applicants may purchase a banner for $130; reservations for space are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 8, 2024.  Part of the banner proceeds will support the Westerville Parks Foundation's work to help the City create and sustain parks, trails, public spaces and programs for future generations. 

First priority for the program will be given to Westerville residents (proof of residency will be required e.g. copy of utility bill, driver's license). Second priority will extend to residents of the Westerville City School District (WCSD). Because of the projected popularity for this program and a limited number of poles, applicants will be added to a waitlist for the next year if applicable.

Banners will be displayed during the month of May through July 4 and again in November to coincide with Veterans Day. After a banner is posted for the terms listed above, it will be returned in December to the purchaser. Banners will be stored by the City between July and November. 

Applicants must provide a high-resolution digital image or scan of their military member’s photo(s). High-resolution means it is at least 300 dots-per-inch (DPI), ensuring the photos contain enough detail for print quality purposes. If photo submitted online does not meet this requirement, applicant may be asked to bring it to the City Manager’s Office at 21 S. State St., where a staff member will scan and return the photo. 

Banners will be displayed during the month of May through July 4 and again in November to coincide with Veterans Day. After a banner is posted for the terms listed above, it will be returned in December to the purchaser. Banners will be stored by the City between July and November. 

The applicant must be an immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, grandchild or legal guardian) of the service member.

Read the full Westerville Military Banner Program Policy.

• Service member must be active duty OR a veteran and a current or former resident within the City of Westerville OR Westerville City School District OR an immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, grandchild or legal guardian) of a resident within the Westerville City School District. (See below.)

• For the purposes of this program, “armed forces” are defined as meaning the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, per section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code. Also for the purpose of this program, “active duty” is defined as full-time active military service to the United States as defined in section 101(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code.

• This program is offered on a first come, first served basis. First priority for the program will be given to Westerville residents (proof of residency will be required e.g. copy of utility bill, driver's license). Second priority will extend to residents of the Westerville City School District (WCSD). School District boundaries are determined by WCSD. Please consult the WCSD website if you are unsure of your school district designation.